Comments | hocke334life: An old issue becomes a new one

hocke334life

An old issue becomes a new one

Jul 27, 2005 08:46

I had a talk last night with my friend Mark...whom I play guitar with occasionally. He was telling me how he thinks I am getting screwed by my friends. He brought up from selling my guitar stuff....to equipment and nothing to show for it all. Yes I agreed to it all...but if I didn't...would we even be a band if I hadn't made such a decision??? ( Read more... )

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angelicious0201 July 27 2005, 22:46:54 UTC

You'll always be my favorite guitarist :)

xaliceayresx July 28 2005, 00:38:25 UTC

Do you know who the most publicly recognized member of indie darlings Interpol is? Not the drummer Sam Fogarino, not the guitarist(and main songwriter) Daniel Kessler, and not the intense, "dreamy" frontman Paul Banks.

It's the bassist. Carlos motherfuckin' D. He's so well-known that he doesn't even need to use his full last name.

Granted he does look like Willard and there are some who swear he's a vampire (oooh dear), but these aren't the only reasons why he is so well-known. He sets himself apart because of his badass bass lines and his stage presence (his animated moves during Interpol shows have been described as those of a "demented marionette.") Fans love him because he is the most approachable band member (despite his intimidating appearance) and because in everything he does, he is an individual. It goes beyond what he contributes to the band's songs--fans adore the man as a whole, not just his bass ( ... )

angelicious0201 July 28 2005, 01:11:43 UTC

Awesome =)

Hey, what are we doing on Friday? You haven't been online!

hocke334life July 28 2005, 16:46:28 UTC

Paul Banks?? I guess Im not sure if I am satisfied with my place....I dunno :( Thanks though. With Interpol's music...it's a lil easier to make complex basslines that are cool enough to be recognized. With pop punk...bass lines dont stand out...I guess I wish I stood out and felt more attention. So..thanks though.....and I guess me and Gel aren't doin nething on friday huh???

xaliceayresx July 28 2005, 19:01:44 UTC

No, not Paul! I'm a Carlos D. minion, silly boy. He's graced my desktop for quite some time.

I understand what you're saying about the difficulty in making pop-punk bass lines standing out. And I hear you on the attention issue. But hey, even though I'm not a huge No Doubt fan, I sure as hell know who Tony Kanal is. Hella Good. 'Nuff said.

Things will work out, I believe they always do. And think about it this way: when people do admire you and comment on your bass work, it probably means that they really were paying attention and the compliment is genuine. I think that has more meaning to it than someone saying "oh man, I love the guitarist" or "the frontman is so cool," 'cause those opinions are too commonly based on flash and image, not musical merit ( ... )

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